2015-RedButteLO-Clarifications1_2_pgs.docx

KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST

RED BUTTE FIRE LOOKOUT TOWER

ENVIRONMENTAL WORK, ROOF REPLACEMENT & NEW TOILET INSTALLATION

Clarifications from Pre-Bid Visit

1. Aircraft Approval – Any aircraft usage for the purpose of delivering material, personnel, supplies, and equipment shall be coordinated with the following person:

Justin Jager, Interagency Aviation Officer, (928) 266-5672 Grand Canyon National Park Kaibab National Forest Coconino National Forest Verde Valley Area National Monuments

Proper notification must be made at least three days prior to scheduled flights with the following information to Justin Jager, at (928) 266-5672, or via email justin_jager@nps.gov:

Name of Pilot: _________________________________________ Phone Number of Pilot: _________________________________ Type of Aircraft: ______________________________________ Tail ‘N’ Number: ______________________________________ Date of Flight: ________________________________________ Time of Flight: ________________________________________ Flight routes/ LZ’s/Staging Areas: __________________________

2. An existing archaeology site near the tower will have the boundaries flagged prior to construction and Contractor shall avoid this area.

3. The new wood stove wall penetration for re-routing the wood stove piping will be made through the lower portion of the structure and be securely anchored according to all current International Building Codes. A manual damper shall be installed in a location the occupant can operate the handle within the cabin.

4. All references in the contract stating to provide and install three direct vent propane gas wall heaters will be removed. The Contractor will purchase and provide two direct vent propane gas wall heaters to be stored with the furniture purchased. New propane lines for the cabin and tower will not be installed. Propane lines for the new toilet building will remain and shall be provided and installed for the necessary operation of the propane incinerating unit in the new toilet building.

5. The new construction of the refrigerator storage shed shall match existing construction. An access hatch on the back of the new storage shed shall be included for maintenance reasons for propane connection. The new maintenance access shall match the existing dimensions which is approximately (18” x 18”) with a lockable hatch, hinged doors, galvanized trim around the openings, with proper seal around opening.

6. The company known as Storburn for the incinerating toilet unit is no longer in business and shall not be considered.

7. Question: Do we have permission to use UTV for hauling material and equipment up on either trail?

Answer: No ATV or UTV shall be used on either trail to the lookout tower.

8. Question: Is camping allowed at the lookout tower?

Answer: Yes, camping is allowed at the lookout tower. All temporary services and equipment shall be removed at end of construction.

9. The new toilet building location will be staked by the COR. The location will be in the general location of the southwesterly area from the lookout tower.

10. The propane bottle size for the new toilet building shall be have a capacity of 100-lbs, 23.6 gallon propane tank manufactured to DOT specifications. The propane tank shall be compatible for propane and must be the recommended type by the manufacturer for appropriate connection. Please see revised specification for Propane Piping, Specificaiton 15100.

11. The new incinerating toilet requires a 12 VDC connection which requires two batteries. Power shall be connected and installed per manufacturer’s recommendations. Please see revised specification for Photovoltaic Power System, Specification 16800.

12. All demolition waste shall be assumed non-hazardous for bidding purposes.

13. The specifications shall be replaced in its entirety by the revised document. The clarification items as noted on this amendment shall supercede any original notation, if found in the revised specification.